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Wissa stars as Newcastle and Liverpool draw 2-2 in Premier League clash

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Wissa stars as Newcastle and Liverpool draw 2-2 in Premier League clash

Summary

Newcastle United and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw in their Premier League match at St James' Park on August 23. Dominik Szoboszlai equalized for Liverpool with a 99th-minute penalty, preventing Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle from securing victory in his debut. Newcastle had initially taken a 2-1 lead with goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock. The match featured standout performances, particularly from Yoane Wissa for Newcastle, while Alexander Isak struggled throughout the contest.

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•Match held at St James' Park on August 23.
•Dominik Szoboszlai scored a late penalty for Liverpool.
•Newcastle led with goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock.
•Yoane Wissa excelled while Alexander Isak had a difficult game.
•Matthias Jaissle managed his first Premier League match.

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Wissa shines as Isak struggles - Newcastle v Liverpool player ratings
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